MIDA Investor Pass (Malaysia Golden Visa)

Investment

At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days

Estimated Cost

MYR RM 1,886

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Up to 1-year multiple-entry visa for senior investors and entrepreneurs visiting Malaysia for business exploration; no employment permitted.

The MIDA Investor Pass is a strategic visa for foreign investors seeking frequent Malaysia access for business exploration, deal negotiation, and investment oversight. It targets senior decision-makers (founders, board members, C-suite executives) who cannot work in Malaysia. The visa requires Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) support and application via the Xpats Gateway.

This pass permits multiple entries and a 6-month initial stay, extendable once for a further 6 months, capped at 12 months total. No dependents are permitted. Spouses cannot work. Processing takes 5 working days via the official portal. Main fees include MYR 1,296 application processing and the Immigration Pass Fee for the 6-month validity period.

This visa is ideal for senior foreign investors and business decision-makers conducting market research or evaluating investment opportunities in Malaysia without working locally.

Cost Breakdown

Application Processing Fee (incl. 8% SST)MYR RM 1,296

Immigration Pass Fee (6 months)MYR RM 90

Immigration Process FeeMYR RM 500

TotalMYR RM 1,886

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

6 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must be currently employed by a company in the home country in a key role (owner, director, or senior manager).

Must not hold any other long-term visa issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department.

Must not be on the Immigration Department's Suspect List or Blacklist (SLBL).

Must have a clean criminal record (Security Clearance).

Must be outside of Malaysia at the time of application.

Must be traveling for business purposes only (no employment in Malaysia allowed).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport (all pages, valid for at least 12 months).

Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company.

Latest audited financial statement of the parent company.

Official invitation letter from a Malaysian ministry, government agency, or registered company.

Confirmation document from MIDA or a Malaysian diplomatic mission.

Certified translations for any non-English documents.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fast processing—approved within 5 working days
Extended stay of up to 6 months, renewable for another 6 months
Multiple-entry facility for frequent business travel to Malaysia
Tailored for senior decision-makers (founders, board members, C-suite executives)
Provides time to conduct market exploration and due diligence before investment
Streamlined application through Xpats Gateway and MIDA partnership
Removes friction of traditional short-term business visas
Access to Malaysian market for early-stage investment discussions

Worth Knowing

No dependents permitted—cannot bring spouse or children to Malaysia
Spouse cannot work or remain in Malaysia; must remain in home country
Must hold senior management role (owner, director, executive) in home country employer
Business and investment purposes only—no employment allowed in Malaysia
Cannot accept employment in Malaysia—work authorization is denied
Investment and business-visit only; cannot relocate or establish permanent residence